Le Croise Laroc Race 5 - Prix Des Peupliers - Attele
MAN OF WOOD (3) debuted with a 1.5L second at Straubing in November. Selected to go one better racing in a new shoeing combination following a recent qualifying effort at Grosbois. With a new shoeing combination tried MARIO DE LOU (9) is expected to perform well having finished 8L third at Angers. Fado du Chene gelding MAXIM D'HERTALS (12) gets a chance to shine after managing a 3.25L fourth competing at Wolvega in the Netherlands. MANHATTAN SYGA (2) suffered a 2.5L defeat placing third at Chartres on debut. Warrants close consideration despite disappointing running 11L tenth at Mauquenchy subsequently.

Driver: R Hemery
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Lines up again after a break of three-and-a-half months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when ninth at very big odds behind Mango Castelets. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | F6 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2750m | Good | Romain Hemery | 0 |
| 141.6L | $126.00 | |
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | F5 | $24,730.00 | Strasbourg | 2200m | Good | Romain Hemery | 0 |
| 191.0L | $48.00 | |
| 10/13 | 05/10/2025 | 36 | CL R18 | $17,860.00 | Lyon Parilly | 2875m | Good | Romain Hemery | 0 |
| 97.4L | $169.00 | |
| 0/11 | 30/08/2025 | 17 | F7 | $26,640.00 | Reims | 2550m | Good | Enzo Hanot | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | |
| 10/14 | 13/08/2025 | 31 | F5 HCP | $23,980.00 | Dozule | 2375m | Good | Mathilde Colas | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | |
| 89/12 | 13/07/2025 | 35 | F4 | $25,040.00 | Clairefontaine | 2200m | Good | Romain Hemery | 0 |
| 99.0L | $82.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grosbois | 0m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 99/8 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grosbois | 0m | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: B Piton
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Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into tenth behind Mystic Des Thuyas at Mauquenchy over 2150m in a 3yo colts and gelding race on November 30 at $7.40. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | G4 | $24,730.00 | Mauquenchy | 2150m | Good | Louis Piton | 0 |
| 33.0L | $7.40 | |
| 3/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | G3 | $23,850.00 | Chartres | 2800m | Good | Louis Piton | 0 |
| 7.5L | $75.00 | |
| 1/3 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grosbois | 0m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: F Ouvrie
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Four-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort when 2nd over 1925m at Straubing, beaten 5 m by Tampa Bay on November 9 at $2.60. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grosbois | 0m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | $1,767.00 | Straubing | 1925m | Christoph Fischer | 2:07.94 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |

Driver: J Travers
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Backing up quickly since being well beaten Vincennes over 2700m, 7 days ago before that 6th over 2850m at Mauquenchy beaten 64m by Mercato Des Forges in 4yo colts and gelding race on February 12 at $12. Happy to work around him.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89/8 | 16/02/2026 | 4 | D35 | $67,910.00 | Vincennes | 2700m | Good | Marius Delorme | 0 |
| 99.0L | $91.00 | |
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | 3 | E14 | $35,650.00 | Mauquenchy | 2850m | Good | Julien Travers | 0 |
| 64.0L | $12.00 | |
| 4/10 | 09/02/2026 | 10 | E12 | $33,960.00 | Graignes | 2700m | Good | Julien Travers | 0 |
| 43.5L | $23.00 | |
| 9/11 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | E13 | $61,400.00 | Vincennes | 2700m | GOOD | Julien Travers | 0 |
| 147.2L | $114.00 | |
| 89/11 | 19/01/2026 | 8 | CL R | $31,580.00 | Vincennes | 2875m | Good | Julien Travers | 0 |
| 99.0L | $95.00 | |
| 6/11 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | F7 | $26,320.00 | Graignes | 2700m | Good | Julien Travers | 0 |
| 37.1L | $1.00 | |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caen | 1954m | 0 |
| 58.64L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrea Roussel
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Recent efforts have been modest. Last start unplaced over 2425m at Angers well beaten by Magic Du Vallon in 4yo colts and gelding race on February 7. The run prior unplaced over 2700m at Vincennes, well beaten by Magic John in 4yo colts and gelding race on January 30 at $18. Anticipating a much better performance this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89/9 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | F8 | $25,470.00 | Angers | 2425m | Good | Andrea Roussel | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | |
| 89/11 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | E13 | $61,400.00 | Vincennes | 2700m | GOOD | Andrea Roussel | 0 |
| 99.0L | $18.00 | |
| 2/11 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | F6 | $26,320.00 | Angers | 2425m | Good | Andrea Roussel | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 | |
| 5/14 | 04/01/2026 | 35 | F9 | $25,440.00 | Cordemais | 2825m | Good | Andrea Roussel | 0 |
| 27.8L | $1.00 | |
| 89/16 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | G4 | $24,730.00 | Mauquenchy | 2150m | Good | Andrea Roussel | 0 |
| 99.0L | $32.00 | |
| 5/14 | 15/11/2025 | 15 | F6 | $26,500.00 | Mauquenchy | 2850m | Good | Franck Ouvrie | 0 |
| 35.0L | $1.00 | |
| 4/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caen | 1954m | 0 |
| 46.87L | $0.00 | |||
| 99/3 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Mans | 1350m | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: J Koubiche
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First up. At the last run he unplaced over 2700m at La Capelle well beaten by Mercato Des Forges in 3yo colts and gelding race on November 2 at $6. Looks set for a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89/15 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | F7 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 | |
| 2/11 | 12/10/2025 | 34 | F4 | $24,780.00 | St Omer | 2625m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 24.2L | $1.00 | |
| 0/12 | 08/09/2025 | 22 | F4 | $26,790.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 99.0L | $42.00 | |
| 2/12 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | H1 | $22,200.00 | Abberville | 2300m | Good | Nico D'haenens | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.00 | |
| 0/12 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | F3 | $24,870.00 | St Omer | 2625m | Good | Franck Ouvrie | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | |
| 0/12 | 13/07/2025 | 27 | H2 | $22,360.00 | Abberville | 2300m | Good | Franck Ouvrie | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grosbois | 0m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: J M Chaineux
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 4th over 2825m at this track, beaten 6.5m by Minos De Vandel in 3yo colts and gelding race on March 15 at $39. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | F7 | $32,140.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Jean-Marc Chaineux | 0 |
| 28.7L | $14.00 | |
| 4/12 | 15/09/2025 | 16 | F5 | $26,790.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Jean-Marc Chaineux | 0 |
| 23.9L | $20.00 | |
| 4/13 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | F5 | $26,640.00 | Reims | 2500m | Good | Pierre Yves Verva | 0 |
| 6.7L | $1.00 | |
| 3/12 | 03/08/2025 | 23 | F3 | $24,870.00 | St Omer | 2625m | Good | Jean-Marc Chaineux | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 | |
| 7/12 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | F7 | $32,200.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | Jean-Marc Chaineux | 0 |
| 54.4L | $69.00 | |
| 8/12 | 29/06/2025 | 39 | F2 | $25,530.00 | Laon | 2225m | Good | Jean-Charles Piton | 0 |
| 100.8L | $1.00 | |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grosbois | 0m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: P Y Verva
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Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 5th over 2850m at Mauquenchy well beaten by Millenium Galaxy in 4yo colts and gelding race on January 12 at $10. At the previous start unplaced over 2750m at Cabourg well beaten by Mister Carnois in 3yo colts and gelding race on December 8 at $9.90. Good enough to turn things around.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/01/2026 | 35 | F9 | $31,580.00 | Mauquenchy | 2850m | Good | Pierre Yves Verva | 0 |
| 122.4L | $10.00 | |
| 89/12 | 08/12/2025 | 27 | F8 | $34,570.00 | Cabourg | 2750m | Good | Victor Saussaye | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.90 | |
| 3/12 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | F6 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2750m | Good | Pierre Yves Verva | 0 |
| 29.9L | $5.50 | |
| 8/15 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | F7 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | Laurent Verva | 0 |
| 41.3L | $27.00 | |
| 5/12 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | F4 | $24,780.00 | St Omer | 2625m | Good | Pierre Yves Verva | 0 |
| 20.4L | $1.00 | |
| 2/12 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | F5 | $21,430.00 | Laon | 2850m | Good | Pierre Yves Verva | 0 |
| 12.8L | $1.00 | |
| 2/8 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1662m | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Julien Raffestin
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Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Millenium Galaxy at Mauquenchy over 2850m in a 4yo colts and gelding race on January 12 at $35. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Magic Du Vallon at Angers over 2425m in a 4yo colts and gelding race on February 7. Heading the right way and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 26 | F8 | $25,470.00 | Angers | 2425m | Good | Julien Raffestin | 0 |
| 24.7L | $1.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/01/2026 | 62 | F9 | $31,580.00 | Mauquenchy | 2850m | Good | Julien Raffestin | 0 |
| 54.6L | $35.00 | |
| 6/12 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | F6 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2750m | Good | Julien Raffestin | 0 |
| 16.9L | $7.30 | |
| 89/11 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | H4 | $21,200.00 | Gournay En Bray | 2550m | Good | Yoann Lebourgeois | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | |
| 3/11 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | F4 | $24,780.00 | St Omer | 2625m | Good | Julien Raffestin | 0 |
| 30.6L | $1.00 | |
| 3/12 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | H2 | $21,430.00 | Gournay En Bray | 2550m | Good | Julien Raffestin | 0 |
| 26.5L | $1.00 | |
| 3/5 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grosbois | 0m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: G Sucaet
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run disqualified at Laon on May 1 over 2850m. Facing a tough task first-up.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 02/11/2025 | 34 | F7 | $26,500.00 | La Capelle | 2700m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 27.1L | $8.50 | |
| 7/11 | 29/09/2025 | 54 | F7 | $32,140.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 35.1L | $15.00 | |
| 7/10 | 06/08/2025 | 17 | E12 | $37,300.00 | Mauquenchy | 2850m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 16.0L | $16.00 | |
| 1/12 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | G2 | $23,260.00 | St Omer | 2175m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 36.6L | $1.00 | |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2025 | 21 | F2 | $25,530.00 | Laon | 2225m | Good | Gert Sucaet | 0 |
| 4.2L | $1.00 | |
| 6/12 | 08/06/2025 | 38 | F1 | $25,530.00 | Laon | 2850m | Good | Franck Ouvrie | 0 |
| 59.0L | $1.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1662m | 0 |
| 14.63L | $0.00 | |||
| 99/5 | 25/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caen | 1954m | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: J Ch Piton
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Well-beaten 24 days ago at Vincennes over 2700m, and two back 5th (-25m) over 2875m at Vincennes, beaten 24m by Maclander in 4yo colts and fillies claiming R on January 19 at $91. Happy to work around him.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | E13 | $61,400.00 | Vincennes | 2700m | GOOD | Jean-Charles Piton | 0 |
| 30.4L | $34.00 | |
| 5/11 | 19/01/2026 | 20 | CL R | $31,580.00 | Vincennes | 2875m | Good | Jean-Charles Piton | 0 |
| 24.6L | $91.00 | |
| 4/10 | 30/12/2025 | 16 | CL R | $31,910.00 | Vincennes | 2100m | Good | Jean-Charles Piton | 0 |
| 58.4L | $108.00 | |
| 7/16 | 14/12/2025 | 18 | F5 | $26,600.00 | Argentan | 2150m | Good | Jean-Charles Piton | 0 |
| 32.8L | $19.00 | |
| 9/15 | 26/11/2025 | 79 | CL R32 | $31,800.00 | Vincennes | 2100m | Good | Jean-Charles Piton | 0 |
| 47.3L | $157.00 | |
| 3/12 | 08/09/2025 | 9 | F4 | $26,790.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2825m | Good | Jean-Charles Piton | 0 |
| 21.7L | $12.00 | |
| 2/7 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caen | 1954m | 0 |
| 27.38L | $0.00 |

Driver: M Verva
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Last start 4th over 2600m at Wolvega beaten 9 m by Ilek Castelets on January 31 at $10.80. Two runs back 5th over 2600m at Wolvega beaten 25 m by Marie Jose Labelle on December 12 at $12.20. Looking to others.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 50 | $8,489.00 | Wolvega | 2600m | A Bakker | 2:06.98 | 0 |
| 9.9L | $10.80 | ||
| 5/11 | 12/12/2025 | 19 | $8,865.00 | Wolvega | 2600m | R Bakker | 2:05.37 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $12.20 | ||
| 89/10 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | F9 | $31,800.00 | Reims | 2550m | Good | Thibault Dromigny | 0 |
| 99.0L | $102.00 | |
| 9/14 | 13/11/2025 | 17 | F11 | $30,920.00 | Amiens | 2400m | Good | Jean-Charles Piton | 0 |
| 43.3L | $162.00 | |
| 8/16 | 27/10/2025 | 16 | E10 | $37,170.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 2700m | Good | Christophe Martens | 0 |
| 52.1L | $82.00 | |
| 4/12 | 11/10/2025 | 12 | F6 | $31,860.00 | Reims | 2550m | Good | Christophe Martens | 0 |
| 9.2L | $24.00 | |
| 2/4 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1662m | 0 |
| 12.48L | $0.00 |